This is an ancient Irish surname, recorded in the spellings of O'Gannon, MacGannon, Gannan, Gannon, and possibly Ganning, Goning, and Gonning, although these spellings may be of Anglo-Saxon origins. The derivation is from the Gaelic "Mag Fhionnain", probably translating as "The descendant of the fair one", perhaps a reference to a Norseman or Dane in the 9th and 10th centuries when much of Ireland was a Viking kingdom.
Early examples of the surname recordings include Father Michael Gannon, who took part in the 1798 rebellion against English rule, whilst Flora Gonning, was christened at St Pancras Old Church, London, on April 9th 1863. Amongst the unusual recordings is that of Thomas Ganing, aged 16, who was a passenger on the ship 'Zenobia of Liverpool', bound for New York. He left Ireland on May 8th 1847, at the height of the Potato Famine. The first recorded spelling of the family name may be that of Judith Ganninge, who was christened on October 31st 1591, at St Botolph's without Aldergate, London. This was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st, known as 'Good Queen Bess' 1558 - 1603.
Early examples of the surname recordings include Father Michael Gannon, who took part in the 1798 rebellion against English rule, whilst Flora Gonning, was christened at St Pancras Old Church, London, on April 9th 1863. Amongst the unusual recordings is that of Thomas Ganing, aged 16, who was a passenger on the ship 'Zenobia of Liverpool', bound for New York. He left Ireland on May 8th 1847, at the height of the Potato Famine. The first recorded spelling of the family name may be that of Judith Ganninge, who was christened on October 31st 1591, at St Botolph's without Aldergate, London. This was during the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1st, known as 'Good Queen Bess' 1558 - 1603.
Jeremy is the son of James 'Barry' Gannon.
Barry's parents are Carmon Brown Gannon & Billie Rigsby Gannon.
This line will start with Carmon, Jeremy's grandfather.
Barry's parents are Carmon Brown Gannon & Billie Rigsby Gannon.
This line will start with Carmon, Jeremy's grandfather.
Steve George Gannon
2/17/1894 - 10/24/1950
Father of Carmon
Grandfather of Barry
G Grandfather of Jeremy
2/17/1894 - 10/24/1950
Father of Carmon
Grandfather of Barry
G Grandfather of Jeremy
He enlisted in the Army on May 28, 1918 as a Private. He was moved to Company M, 4th Group at the Repel Training Center in Camp Pike, Arkansas. He was discharged on December 14, 1918.
Steve died on October 24. 1950 when he fell off of a house under construction hitting his head on the way down. He died 12 hours later. He is buried in the Leoni Cemetery alongside his wife.
Alonzo Gannon
5/30/1865- 10/24/1938
Father of Steve
Grandfather of Carmon
Great Grandfather of Barry
2G Grandfather of Jeremy
5/30/1865- 10/24/1938
Father of Steve
Grandfather of Carmon
Great Grandfather of Barry
2G Grandfather of Jeremy
The 1870 United States Federal Census shows Lon, at age 5, living with his parents and siblings in District 2 of Cannon County. The census shows that it is the Woodbury post office.
The household includes: G.W., Catherine, Mary E., Susan, Alonzo L., Nicy and James G. |
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Lon and his family living on Manchester Road in District 9, Cannon County, TN.
He is shown as a farmer doing general farming. The household includes: Lon, Mary M., Mary P. George S., Callie V., Johnie C., Ollie M., and Willie H. |
George Washington Gannon
5/7/1836 - Abt. 1900
Father of Alonzo
Grandfather of Steve
G Grandfather of Carmon
2G Grandfather of Barry
3G Grandfather of Jeremy
5/7/1836 - Abt. 1900
Father of Alonzo
Grandfather of Steve
G Grandfather of Carmon
2G Grandfather of Barry
3G Grandfather of Jeremy
George married Catherine Herriman.
George died sometime right after the 1900 census in Woodbury, TN.
George Gannon
1792 - 1870
Father of George
Grandfather of Alonzo
G Grandfather of Steve2G Grandfather of Carmon
3G Grandfather of Barry
4G Grandfather of Jeremy
George was born in Guilford, North Carolina.
He married Joanna Whitt in Guilford, North Carolina on July 28, 1812. Shadrack Whitt (her father) was listed as the Bondsman and Robert Johnson as witness. She died in 1833 in Cannon County, TN.
He married Susanna Stacy in Rutherford County, TN on August 7, 1834, with James Ready signing surety on the license. Susanna was born abt. 1802 in Lincoln, North Carolina and died in 1840 in Cannon County, TN.
1792 - 1870
Father of George
Grandfather of Alonzo
G Grandfather of Steve2G Grandfather of Carmon
3G Grandfather of Barry
4G Grandfather of Jeremy
George was born in Guilford, North Carolina.
He married Joanna Whitt in Guilford, North Carolina on July 28, 1812. Shadrack Whitt (her father) was listed as the Bondsman and Robert Johnson as witness. She died in 1833 in Cannon County, TN.
He married Susanna Stacy in Rutherford County, TN on August 7, 1834, with James Ready signing surety on the license. Susanna was born abt. 1802 in Lincoln, North Carolina and died in 1840 in Cannon County, TN.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows George and Rebecca living in Cannon County. He is shown as a farmer and his real estate value is shown at $5,000 and his personal real estate value is shown as $4,550. The household also includes: William Gannon (farming), Mary Gannon and Rebecca Gannon (insane).
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The 1870 United States Federal Census shows George and Rebecca living in 2nd District of Cannon County. Mary Gannon is also living with them. George's real estate value us shown as $2,000 and personal real estate as $300. It states that he nor Rebecca can read or write.
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Perry Gannon
1756 - 8/7/1822
Father of George
Grandfather of George
G Grandfather of Alonzo
2G Grandfather of Steve3G Grandfather of Carmon
4G Grandfather of Barry
5G Grandfather of Jeremy
Perry Gannon was born in 1756 in Caroline, Maryland.
Perry Gannon enlisted as a Private in the "Flying Camp" of the MD militia. The flying camp served with the militias of PA and DE until 1 Dec 1776. Perry served in the Caroline Company under Capt. Joseph Richardson, Eastern Shore Battalion under Col. Wm Richardson. On 8 Sep 1776 the battalion joined the rest of the army at Elizabeth, NJ. On 16 Sep Gen. Washington ordered an attack on 700 British soldiers at Harlem Heights, NY. The men of the flying camp attacked with bayonettes and drove the enemy from their position. This skirmish became known as the Battle of Harlem Heights or the Battle of Harlem. It was the rebels and Gen. Washington's only victory in the New York Campaign. It proved they could win against the British. The MD men had a good reputation and impressed Gen. Washington; MD Archives.
Perry enlisted as a "regular".13 Aug 1777,
Perry returned from action, Regimental History.
Perry served with in the 28th Battalion, Caroline Company under Capt. Vincent Price.
Perry married Esther Andrew in Maryland in 1778. She died in 1810 in Guilford, North Carolina.
Between 26 July 1784 and 1787 Perry's family apparently moved from MD to DE.
Jane "Jennie" was born 26 Jul 1784 in MD and Beacham was born in 1787 in DE.
By 1792 they lived in Guilford County, NC where George was born.
Perry purchased land in Guilford County, NC from Curtis Andrew. This land was part of a plantation where Curtis lived on the Alamance River. Approved Aug court 1801, Deed book 7, page 395.
July 13, 1801, Perry and Mark Gannon sold land to Luke Andrew. This tract was on the south side of North Forks of Alamance, Haw Branch on Paisley's line, Guilford Co. Deed book 7, page 391.
Perry sold a tract to John Andrew on the waters of the Alamance, Guilford Co. deed book 125, page 600.
1756 - 8/7/1822
Father of George
Grandfather of George
G Grandfather of Alonzo
2G Grandfather of Steve3G Grandfather of Carmon
4G Grandfather of Barry
5G Grandfather of Jeremy
Perry Gannon was born in 1756 in Caroline, Maryland.
Perry Gannon enlisted as a Private in the "Flying Camp" of the MD militia. The flying camp served with the militias of PA and DE until 1 Dec 1776. Perry served in the Caroline Company under Capt. Joseph Richardson, Eastern Shore Battalion under Col. Wm Richardson. On 8 Sep 1776 the battalion joined the rest of the army at Elizabeth, NJ. On 16 Sep Gen. Washington ordered an attack on 700 British soldiers at Harlem Heights, NY. The men of the flying camp attacked with bayonettes and drove the enemy from their position. This skirmish became known as the Battle of Harlem Heights or the Battle of Harlem. It was the rebels and Gen. Washington's only victory in the New York Campaign. It proved they could win against the British. The MD men had a good reputation and impressed Gen. Washington; MD Archives.
Perry enlisted as a "regular".13 Aug 1777,
Perry returned from action, Regimental History.
Perry served with in the 28th Battalion, Caroline Company under Capt. Vincent Price.
Perry married Esther Andrew in Maryland in 1778. She died in 1810 in Guilford, North Carolina.
Between 26 July 1784 and 1787 Perry's family apparently moved from MD to DE.
Jane "Jennie" was born 26 Jul 1784 in MD and Beacham was born in 1787 in DE.
By 1792 they lived in Guilford County, NC where George was born.
Perry purchased land in Guilford County, NC from Curtis Andrew. This land was part of a plantation where Curtis lived on the Alamance River. Approved Aug court 1801, Deed book 7, page 395.
July 13, 1801, Perry and Mark Gannon sold land to Luke Andrew. This tract was on the south side of North Forks of Alamance, Haw Branch on Paisley's line, Guilford Co. Deed book 7, page 391.
Perry sold a tract to John Andrew on the waters of the Alamance, Guilford Co. deed book 125, page 600.
1815 Tax Lists, Guilford County, NC; Show that Perry paid on 70 acres.
NC Land Record Vol 15, page 600, dated 7 Aug 1822, recorded Aug term 1822; Perry Gannon, of Guilford Co., NC to John Ander/Andrew, of Guilford Co., NC, for $105....land on the waters 0f Great Alamance...(adj. lands of) Hugh Shaw, (& Mr.) Farmer...cont. 70 acres...Signed Perry "X" Gannon Witnesses: John Stewart, David Thomas.
On April 22, 1823 he married Asa Hubboard in Guilford County, NC. John Montgomery is listed as the Bondsman and A. E. Hanner is listed as witness.
He died on August 7, 1822 in Guilford, North Carolina.
NC Land Record Vol 15, page 600, dated 7 Aug 1822, recorded Aug term 1822; Perry Gannon, of Guilford Co., NC to John Ander/Andrew, of Guilford Co., NC, for $105....land on the waters 0f Great Alamance...(adj. lands of) Hugh Shaw, (& Mr.) Farmer...cont. 70 acres...Signed Perry "X" Gannon Witnesses: John Stewart, David Thomas.
On April 22, 1823 he married Asa Hubboard in Guilford County, NC. John Montgomery is listed as the Bondsman and A. E. Hanner is listed as witness.
He died on August 7, 1822 in Guilford, North Carolina.
Charles Gannon
2/25/1734 - 1800
Father of Perry Gannon
Grandfather of George
G Grandfather of George
2G Grandfather of Alonzo
3G Grandfather of Steve
4G Grandfather of Carmon
5G Grandfather of Barry
6G Grandfather of Jeremy
The Maryland Births & Christening Indexes show Charles Gannon being born in Saint Peters Parish, Talbot, Maryland on February 25, 1734 to Charles Gannon and his wife, Rachel.
He married Rachel Perry. Rachel was born in 1735 and died in 1766.
2/25/1734 - 1800
Father of Perry Gannon
Grandfather of George
G Grandfather of George
2G Grandfather of Alonzo
3G Grandfather of Steve
4G Grandfather of Carmon
5G Grandfather of Barry
6G Grandfather of Jeremy
The Maryland Births & Christening Indexes show Charles Gannon being born in Saint Peters Parish, Talbot, Maryland on February 25, 1734 to Charles Gannon and his wife, Rachel.
He married Rachel Perry. Rachel was born in 1735 and died in 1766.
Charles Gannon
1690 - 12/7/1750
Father of Charles
Grandfather of Perry
G Grandfather of George
2G Grandfather of George3G Grandfather of Alonzo
4G Grandfather of Steve
5G Grandfather of Carmon
6G Grandfather of Barry
7G Grandfather of Jeremy
Charles was born in 1690 in Talbot County, Maryland.
1733 Maryland Census shows Charles Gannon living in the Tuckahoe Hundred Township, Talbot County, Maryland.
April 26, 1736 - Charles Sr. & Rachel Gannon: St. Luke's Church, QA Co., MD: The daughter of Charles & Rachel, was born on August 25, 1732; their son Charles was born on September 25, 1736; daughter, A__ was born on January 5, 1740 and daughter, Lucretia was born on August 26, 1749.
March 29, 1737 - TA Co., MD deed 14/224, James Kenton of QA Co. to Charles Gannon of TA, planter, consideration of 1500 lbs of tobacco, part of tract "Bloomsbury" at head of the branches of King's Creek (44A).
1738 Maryland Census shows Charles Gannon living in Petitions Township, Talbot County, Maryland.
1738 Charles Gannon was among the petitioners in TA Co. who asked the Church of England to create a new parish.
On October 14, 1742 - Petition to the Lower House of MD Assembly by the family of Charles Gannon "a languishing prisoner for debt in the Talbot County goal". Petition passed and also passed the Upper House 29 Oct 1742.
Inventory of Charles Gannon's estate filed by Solomon Draper and Rachel, who were administrators.
Next of kin-- Charles Gannon Jr. and Thomas Matthews of Tuckahoe.
Final distribution of Charles Gannon's estate was Mar 11, 1752. ( Balance Book, Vol I, folio 28 MD Archives).
He died on December 7, 1750 in Talbot County, Maryland.
1690 - 12/7/1750
Father of Charles
Grandfather of Perry
G Grandfather of George
2G Grandfather of George3G Grandfather of Alonzo
4G Grandfather of Steve
5G Grandfather of Carmon
6G Grandfather of Barry
7G Grandfather of Jeremy
Charles was born in 1690 in Talbot County, Maryland.
1733 Maryland Census shows Charles Gannon living in the Tuckahoe Hundred Township, Talbot County, Maryland.
April 26, 1736 - Charles Sr. & Rachel Gannon: St. Luke's Church, QA Co., MD: The daughter of Charles & Rachel, was born on August 25, 1732; their son Charles was born on September 25, 1736; daughter, A__ was born on January 5, 1740 and daughter, Lucretia was born on August 26, 1749.
March 29, 1737 - TA Co., MD deed 14/224, James Kenton of QA Co. to Charles Gannon of TA, planter, consideration of 1500 lbs of tobacco, part of tract "Bloomsbury" at head of the branches of King's Creek (44A).
1738 Maryland Census shows Charles Gannon living in Petitions Township, Talbot County, Maryland.
1738 Charles Gannon was among the petitioners in TA Co. who asked the Church of England to create a new parish.
On October 14, 1742 - Petition to the Lower House of MD Assembly by the family of Charles Gannon "a languishing prisoner for debt in the Talbot County goal". Petition passed and also passed the Upper House 29 Oct 1742.
Inventory of Charles Gannon's estate filed by Solomon Draper and Rachel, who were administrators.
Next of kin-- Charles Gannon Jr. and Thomas Matthews of Tuckahoe.
Final distribution of Charles Gannon's estate was Mar 11, 1752. ( Balance Book, Vol I, folio 28 MD Archives).
He died on December 7, 1750 in Talbot County, Maryland.
William Gannon
1664 - 1709
Father of Charles Gannon
Grandfather of Charles
G Grandfather of Perry
2G Grandfather of George
3G Grandfather of George4G Grandfather of Alonzo
5G Grandfather of Steve
6G Grandfather of Carmon
7G Grandfather of Barry
8G Grandfather of Jeremy
William was born in 1664 in County Mayo, Ireland.William was a Quaker.
The Quaker faith began in Northern England in 1652. By 1655-56 there were Quaker missionaries in North America. Congregations quickly arose in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and New England.
June 22, 1698, v7, TA Co., MD Deed #200,
William Helmsley, Gentleman, and Jane his wife to William Ganning (elsewhere in deed written as Gannon), glover, 50 A portion of "Helmsley's Addition" South side Wye River between NE line of Jonathon Davis' and river. Wits; Noah Pearce, Charles Helmsley.
November 21, 1699 8/4, TA Co., MD Deed #2--, William Gannon, glover, and Sarah, his wife, to John Burnham of TA, planter, for 8,500 pounds tobacco, 50A portion of "Helmsley's Addition".... Wits; Thomas Grundy, Alexander Forbes, Richard Bruffe. TA Co., MD
November 24, 1699 - deed ack 8/5.20 Sep 1704, TA Co., MD Deed #270, Samuel Downing of TA, planter, & Mary, his wife, to Robert Finley, Gent.--land left by will of John Burman deceased, which John Burman, Sr. bought of William Gannon.
He and his wife, Sarah, had two sons; Charles was born in 1690 and William in 1705.
Sarah was born abt 1665 and died abt 1709.
He died in 1709 in Talbot County, Maryland.
1664 - 1709
Father of Charles Gannon
Grandfather of Charles
G Grandfather of Perry
2G Grandfather of George
3G Grandfather of George4G Grandfather of Alonzo
5G Grandfather of Steve
6G Grandfather of Carmon
7G Grandfather of Barry
8G Grandfather of Jeremy
William was born in 1664 in County Mayo, Ireland.William was a Quaker.
The Quaker faith began in Northern England in 1652. By 1655-56 there were Quaker missionaries in North America. Congregations quickly arose in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York and New England.
June 22, 1698, v7, TA Co., MD Deed #200,
William Helmsley, Gentleman, and Jane his wife to William Ganning (elsewhere in deed written as Gannon), glover, 50 A portion of "Helmsley's Addition" South side Wye River between NE line of Jonathon Davis' and river. Wits; Noah Pearce, Charles Helmsley.
November 21, 1699 8/4, TA Co., MD Deed #2--, William Gannon, glover, and Sarah, his wife, to John Burnham of TA, planter, for 8,500 pounds tobacco, 50A portion of "Helmsley's Addition".... Wits; Thomas Grundy, Alexander Forbes, Richard Bruffe. TA Co., MD
November 24, 1699 - deed ack 8/5.20 Sep 1704, TA Co., MD Deed #270, Samuel Downing of TA, planter, & Mary, his wife, to Robert Finley, Gent.--land left by will of John Burman deceased, which John Burman, Sr. bought of William Gannon.
He and his wife, Sarah, had two sons; Charles was born in 1690 and William in 1705.
Sarah was born abt 1665 and died abt 1709.
He died in 1709 in Talbot County, Maryland.